2.Read the introduction to DesertChallenge. Which objects in exercise 1 will people probably need on a desert trek?
(Đọc phần giới thiệu về Thử thách sa mạc. Những đồ vật nào trong bài tập 1 có lẽ mọi người sẽ cần khi đi bộ trên sa mạc?)
DESERT CHALLENGE
Desert Challenge is a tough desert survival course for over-thirteen-year-olds.Participants will spend five days in the desert with experienced guides. The challenge will test your survival skills and you willlearn about the desert environment. At theend of the course, participants will receivethe Desert Challenge Award. To join the challenge you must be fit and you must prepare very carefully.
Tạm dịch:
THỬ THÁCH SA MẠC
Thử thách sa mạc là một khóa học sinh tồn trên sa mạc khắc nghiệt dành cho thanh thiếu niên trên mười ba tuổi. Những người tham gia sẽ trải qua 5 ngày trong sa mạc với những hướng dẫn viên giàu kinh nghiệm. Thử thách sẽ kiểm tra kỹ năng sinh tồn của bạn và bạn sẽ tìm hiểu về môi trường sa mạc. Vào cuối khóa học, những người tham gia sẽ nhận được Giải thưởng Thử thách Sa mạc. Để tham gia thử thách bạn phải khoẻ mạnh và bạn phải chuẩn bị thật kỹ càng.
People will probablyneed a water bottle, a tent, a sleeping bag, a knife, a map, a mirror,and a torch.
(Mọi người có thể sẽ cần một chai nước, một cái lều, một túi ngủ, một con dao, một tấm bản đồ, một chiếc gương và một đèn pin.)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
2. Read the rules. Then play the Survival Game in teams. Listen and check after each question.
(Đọc các các luật chơi. Sau đó chơi Trò chơi sinh tồn theo đội. Nghe và kiểm tra sau mỗi câu hỏi.)
1.Look at the text. What type of text is it? What type of information do you think will be in the text? Then read and check.
(Nhìn vào văn bản. Đó là kiểu văn bản nào? Bạn nghĩ loại thông tin nào sẽ có trong văn bản? Sau đó đọc và kiểm tra.)
a. a personal blog (một blog cá nhân)
b. an advertisement for a TV programme (một quảng cáo cho một chương trình truyền hình)
c. a newspaper article (một bài báo)
STAY ALIVE
6 people, 16 days, no limits
Two teams of three people will face a sixteen-day jungle adventure in Steve Grant’s new survival show.
They’ll live without comforts, and they won’t have contact with the outside world. Which team will win the
£1m prize? At the end of the challenge, Steve will decide!
Meet the teams
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Team 1: The Reds |
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Tom Woods is fit and learns fast. He’s a good swimmer. Weak points: He always thinks he’s right. He isn’t practical. If he works with the others, he’ll do OK. Survival rating: * |
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Jenny Frome is brave – she once hunted crocodiles. Weak points: She is reserved and likes to be alone. If she doesn’t do anything stupid, she’ll do very well. |
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Peter Quinn is competitive and likes a challenge. Weak points: He acts before he thinks. He isn’t good in water. He will need to work hard if he wants to survive. |
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Team 2: The Blues |
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Tina Brent is a leader, and she can make decisions. Weak points: She has no experience in the wild. She’s a bit bossy and doesn’t listen to others. She will need luck to get to the end. |
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Ted Wilson is clever, and he thinks before he acts. Weak points: He doesn’t like snakes. He’s very shy. He won’t go far if he doesn’t take any risks. |
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Sophie Jenkins sailed solo around Britain. She’s very friendly. Weak points: Her physical fitness. She doesn’t eat meat. If she changes her eating habits, she’ll go a long way. |
2.Read and listen to the text and complete the sentences with the name of a team member.
(Đọc và nghe văn bản và hoàn thành các câu với tên của một thành viên trong nhóm.)
1 …………… has the best survival rating.
2 …………… and …………… are the weakest contestants.
3 …………… needs to face his fear of snakes.
4 …………… probably won’t hunt animals for food.
5 …………… needs to listen to other people.
6 …………… will decide which team wins.
4.Read the questions. Then listen again and choose the correct answers.
(Đọc câu hỏi. Sau đó nghe lại và chọn các câu trả lời đúng.)
1 To go on the Desert Challenge course, …
a. you must be under thirteen.
b. you must see a doctor.
c. you should come with a friend.
2 You must take a lot of water because …
a. you’ll need it for cooking.
b. you’ll get very thirsty.
c. you won’t find any in the desert.
3 When it gets hot, …
a. you mustn’t take your clothes off.
b. you should wear shorts and a T-shirt.
c. you should drink a lot of water.
4 If you get lost, …
a. you should wait for help to arrive.
b. you should use your mirror to signal for help.
c. you should use your map to get out of the desert.
1. Read Thanh’s blog. Who is the information in this blog for? What advice does Thanh give about school work?
(Đọc blog của Thanh. Thông tin trong blog này dành cho ai? Thanh đưa ra lời khuyên gì về việc học ở trường?)
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School is a big part of life, so why not enjoy it? Here are my tips for surviving school. - Friends are important, but keep away from ‘problem people’. If you’re friendly and positive, people will like you. - It’s a good idea to join clubs. You’ll have more fun. - Stay confident, and only do what is right for you. - Dress well. You can look cool in your uniform! - Don’t get behind with your work. You should pay attention in class and do your homework. - It’s important to arrive on time for lessons. - Don’t panic! If you need help, ask your teachers. |
1.Check the meaning of the words in the box. Then read and complete the text with the words from the box. Listen and check.
(Kiếm tra nghĩa của các từ trong khung. Sau đó đọc và hoàn thành đoạn văn với các từ trong khung. Nghe và kiểm tra lại.)
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applications |
The USA invented the Global Positioning System (GPS)in the 1970s. At first, it was a military project, but now anyone can use the system to find out exactly their locations, and (1) ……………. their movements. For GPS to work, your (2) ……………. (or smartphone)must be in contact with four or more satellites inspace. Then it uses the data to calculate the exact time and position on Earth.
However, it is not enough for survival situations (escaping the jungles or deserts) because you must know your direction (which way you are moving) and your (3) ……………. (how fastyou are moving). GPS provides this information, by tracking yourposition over time. For modern explorers, a smartphone and GPS are as important as a compass, torch and map. With the right (4) ……………. , your smartphone will help you survive.
2.Read the text again and match 1–6 with a–f.
(Đọc lại văn bản và nối 1–6 với a – f.)
1 The USA developed GPS
2 Millions of people
3 The system needs to be
4 You must know which way
5 To track your movement, you should
6 Smartphones now have
a. can now use GPS.
b. you are moving to survive.
c. lots of ways to help people survive.
d. find your position at different points in time.
e. for soldiers to use in war.
f. in contact with satellites in space.
3.Read the text again and answer the questions.
(Đọc lại văn bản và trả lời các câu hỏi.)
1 When did the USA invent GPS?
2 What can anyone use GPS for?
3 How does GPS provide information on your speed and direction?
4 What four things must explorers carry to survive?
10.Complete the personality adjectives in the text.
(Hoàn thành các tính từ chỉ tính cách trong văn bản.)
If you want to do well on a TV survival programme, you need the right personal qualities. First of all, it’s important to want to win – you need to be (1) …………. . It also helps if you’re (2) …………. – because you need to climb trees and run away from crocodiles! It’s useful to be intelligent, creative and (3) ………….. . Don’t forget to work in a team and listen to others – nobody likes a (4) …………. person! If people like you, they will help you, so don’t be too quiet and (5) …………. . It's always important to be (6) …………. .
